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"Dharma Delight," a Visionary Post Pop Comic Guide to Buddhism and Zen
Part graphic guide, part personal testimony, part art book, "Dharma "Delight illustrates how seeking the path of compassion and acceptance can be as zany and exuberant as it is profound. It is a happy exploration of Buddhist Enlightenment - what it is, where to seek it - and how to recognize the perfection in ourselves. - June 16, 2016 - Soji Zen Center
Transgender American Veterans Association Releases a Statement on the Orlando Atrocity
The proud patriotic veterans and service members of Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA) share the nation's horror and outrage that our sacred national freedom was violated by an individual who killed and injured over 100 LGBT Americans in Orlando this past weekend. What we LGBT people... - June 16, 2016 - TAVA
College Students Work Off Debt as GladlyDo Becomes a Staple in Boston Freelance Economy
Families and organizations enjoy having odd jobs and errands done by college students who choose jobs based on skills and schedule - June 15, 2016 - GladlyDo
Operation Food Search Receives $1 Million Gift from St. Louis Foundation
Funds from Crawford Taylor Foundation help agency move forward with capital campaign - June 15, 2016 - Operation Food Search
School is Out, Summer Meals Are in
Food Bank of South Jersey to Deliver 205,000 Meals to Low-Income Children at 100 Sites; Non-Profit Organization’s Award-Winning Summer Meals Program Expands by 125 Percent Over 2015 - June 15, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
United States Golf Association Taps Danforth Center to Improve Course Sustainability
Research will advance the development of salt-tolerant turf varieties. - June 15, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces New Regional Advisory Council Chairman
J. Downey Bridgwater, President of Comerica Bank’s Houston market, will chair Free Wheelchair Mission’s new Regional Advisory Council overseeing the states of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas. Mr. Bridgwater brings nearly 40 years of banking experience as well as... - June 14, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Vacation Bible School 2016 Sponsored by Chinese Community Church of South Bay
The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, is offering a Vacation Bible School for children from June 24, 2016 to June 25, 2016 at the church premises. - June 14, 2016 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay
CSCMP Chicago’s 33rd Annual Seminar June 15, 2016
The CSCMP Chicago Roundtable announces its 33rd Annual Full Day Spring Seminar: "Supply Chain Talent Gap: Are You Ready?" The Seminar will take place Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago in Naperville, Illinois. - June 13, 2016 - CSCMP Chicago Roundtable
Orphanages Receive High Speed Internet and Laptops
Real Recognize Real Foundation Launches #Net4Kids Initiative. 2 Orphanages receive high speed internet and Laptops. - June 13, 2016 - Real Recognize Real Foundation
Glint Advertising Helps Prestige Credit Union Celebrate 80 Years
Daylong anniversary party at Prestige C.U. June 17. - June 12, 2016 - Glint Advertising
"Dream the Big Dream" Youth Conference and Gala
Changing Lives Together, Inc. (CLT) is a 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit organization that was established 2013 in Hampton, VA and was founded on the principle of helping those in need. CLT will be hosting a youth conference at the Crowne Plaza Marina Hotel. “Dream the Big Dream” Youth Conference supports children of incarcerated parents. This event is designed to encourage youth to dream big. - June 12, 2016 - Changing Lives Together, Inc.
Lake Hopatcong Foundation Gala and Auction Set for July 30, 2016
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to improving Lake Hopatcong for all, now and in the years to come, will be hosting the annual Gala and Auction on July 30, 2016, at the historical Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club. The gala offers a splendid evening of food and... - June 12, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Church of Scientology Making a Positive Impact on the Environment
The Nashville Church of Scientology observed World Environment Day with a roundtable discussion about improving the environment. - June 11, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Gruntworks / Range 15 Charity Pre-Premier Event for Veterans Military-Themed Apparel Company Supports Local Veteran Charities
Come join Gruntworks on June 15th, 2016 to support local Veterans Charities at Brother Jimmy's BBQ, 700 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, Florida. The event will have live music, a charity auction, free appetizers, and a free drink ticket for every participant. The event is from 6:00pm until 8:30pm. - June 10, 2016 - Gruntworks
McCall Jazz Festival August 3-6 Benefits Interfaith Sanctuary and Idaho Charities
McCall Jazz is kicking off in Boise, ID on Wednesday, August 3rd with Jazz in the City at the Egyptian Theatre featuring Curtis Stigers. Jazz by the Lake will be Friday, August 5th at Ruperts in McCall, Idaho. McCall Jazz on Jug Mountain is Saturday, August 6th. - June 10, 2016 - Interfaith Sanctuary
Governor Chris Christie Proclaims June 4th as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day in New Jersey
NJCTS proudly accepts this proclamation from the Governor’s Office - June 10, 2016 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
"Still Missing Max: Finding Hope After My Marine Son’s Death" – Revised Expanded Edition to be Published by Veteran Publisher
Advance copies now available only from The Campaign – Official release soon. Missing Max is a compelling story of one mother’s journey as Julie recalls the extraordinary events surrounding the death of her Marine son, Corporal Max W. Donahue, who was killed in Afghanistan in August,... - June 09, 2016 - The War Writers' Campaign, Inc.
New Cowboy Faith Shield Introduced by Lifestyle Brand "Cowboys of Faith"
New Cowboy Faith Shield developed to help Christians live better and more peaceful lives. - June 09, 2016 - Cowboys of Faith
NSCS Announces Recipients of Induction Recognition Award
Fifty exceptional members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) have been awarded the Induction Recognition Award. This award is presented to engaged members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) who exemplify the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. NSCS... - June 09, 2016 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Nonprofit Offers Free Computer Skills Training to Job Seekers; HIREDTexas Job Club Teaches Word, Excel and PowerPoint to Unemployed
HIREDTexas offers free computer classes to Central Texas area unemployed. HIREDTexas, a federally recognized nonprofit organization, helps job seekers looking for career opportunities with weekly networking meetings, forums and classes to improve job skills. - June 09, 2016 - HIREDTexas
Eta Nu Sigma Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated in Partnership with the Bedford YMCA Presents Swim1922 /Water Palooza
The USA Swimming Foundation raises funds to support programs that save lives and build champions in the pool and in life. USA Swimming Foundation works to increase swim participation and decrease drowning rates in the community. - June 08, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
Dream Foundation’s Second Annual Summer Dream Helps Give Life to Final Dreams
Adults across the nation from ages 18 to 40 will benefit from fresh, summer themed fundraiser. - June 08, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Buy1GIVE1 to Host First Virtual Fund-Racer
JOG-Week: The first virtual fund-racer. Jog and raise funds for your favourite project over the week. - June 08, 2016 - Buy1GIVE1
Keep Irving Beautiful Focuses on Fundraising in 2016
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB), the local affiliate of both Keep America and Keep Texas Beautiful, is exploring many options to increase its fundraising efforts in 2016. One way to help KIB is by through an activity that we all do on a regular basis: shopping. KIB is registered at both Kroger and Tom... - June 08, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Rotary District 6960 Steps Up to Support the Wheelchair Foundation
More than $140,000 raised to bring mobility to 1,400 people in need. - June 08, 2016 - Rotary 6960
CNN Anchor to Emcee Friends of Karen Gala Benefit
Friends of Karen, which supports critically-ill children and their families, will hold its spring gala benefit, A Summer Soirée, on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Brae Burn Country Club (Purchase, NY), hosted by CNN anchor John Berman. - June 08, 2016 - Friends of Karen
Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Partners with GiGi’s Playhouse
President, Maegan Spontak Selects GiGi’s Playhouse as the Club’s Focus Partner for 2016-2017. - June 07, 2016 - Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh
WOMB, INC. Sponsors Its 2016 Sisters Sharing Convocation Opening with The Consecration of Bishop-Designate Dr. Barbara E. Austin Lucas on July 15, 2016
In its second decade of ministry, Women Organizing, Mobilizing and Building, Inc. (WOMB, Inc.) convenes the 2016 Sisters Sharing Convocation on Friday, July 15-Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal in Princeton, NJ. This year's convocation opens with the Consecration Service of Bishop-Designate Dr. Barbara E. Austin Lucas as the First Woman Bishop of the Dunamis Covenant Connection (DCC) under the leadership of Arch Bishop Robert Joel Rochford, Sr. - June 06, 2016 - Women Organizing, Mobilizing & Building, Inc.
Mad Men & Martinis - A Retro Cocktail Party for a Cause
On Thursday, June 16, 2016, Project Transitions hosts the first annual Mad Men & Martinis retro cocktail party fundraiser to benefit people living with HIV/AIDS. Festivities start at 6:30pm at Galvanize’s offices at 118 Nueces St. Revolution Spirits, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Republic Tequila... - June 06, 2016 - Project Transitions
Miami to Host Afrikin Fest in November
Innovation and commerce are focal points for weekend-long festival celebrating Africa and the African diaspora. - June 06, 2016 - AFRIKIN®
Hillsdale Teen Inspires His Community to Tackle Tourette Syndrome
Mike Hayden is taking his Tourette Syndrome advocacy efforts to the next level. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements or sounds known as tics and is frequently accompanied by other neurological or mental health disorders. 1 in 100 school-age... - June 05, 2016 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Igor Iankovskyi Has Announced the Winners of the Short-Films Contest "Ukraine: the Way to Peace!"
The BEL ÉTAGE concert hall in 2016 has accommodated the solemn prize-awarding ceremony for the winners of the short-films contest: "Ukraine: the Way to Peace!" The initiative of the contest belongs to the philanthropist Igor Iankovskyi, whereas the organizing committee is presided by the young Ukrainian director Nikon Romanchenko. - June 03, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
Drug-Free South Prepares for Roundtable Discussion on Drug Prevention
The Drug-Free South is bringing several organizations together to discuss the drug epidemic and solutions to counter it in honor of International Day Against Drug Abuse on June 23rd. - June 03, 2016 - Drug Free South
KP3 Sweets, a Maryland-Based Sweet Shop, Runs Fundraiser for Atlanta-Based Breast Cancer Nonprofit, Rays of Hope Foundation
Nikki Pruett, owner of KP3 Sweets, a family owned and operated sweet shop, is holding a fundraiser from June 1st to June 15th to support her sister, Tenora Finley, and her breast cancer foundation, Rays of Hope Foundation (ROH). Fifty percent of all proceeds from KP3’s will go towards... - June 03, 2016 - Rays of Hope Foundation
Glint Advertising Celebrates Spring by Opening Bay Door
New and exciting office space “comes to life” for their clients on sunny spring days. - June 03, 2016 - Glint Advertising
Igor Iankovskyi Met with Jamala to Congratulate Her with the Victory in the Eurovision Song Contest
On the eve of the day, commemorating the anniversary of the Crimean tatar genocide, Igor Iankovskyi, philanthropist and founder of the charitable foundation The Initiative for the Future met with Jamala, the Ukrainian winner of the Eurovision. - June 03, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
Keep Irving Beautiful Wraps Up Career Days with Hanes Elementary
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) finished its career day outreach to the students of the Irving Independent School District by attending the Hanes Elementary event on Wednesday, May 25. Approximately 120 second grade students and their teachers heard about the many things KIB does in the Irving... - June 02, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
NAFSA Honors Marlene Johnson with $250,000 Donation to 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is pleased to announce the 2017 Marlene M. Johnson Innovation Challenge, a NAFSA-sponsored $250,000 grant round for the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative. Johnson’s public policy leadership resulted in NAFSA becoming a founding partner in... - June 01, 2016 - Partners of the Americas
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates 172 Years of Making a Difference
YMCA Celebrates Founders Day - June 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Tax Defense Network® Receives Ethics Award from Better Business Bureau
Representatives from Tax Defense Network® were welcomed by members of the Better Business Bureau to receive a 2016 Torch Award for Ethics. The event was held at the Deer Creek Country Club on Wednesday, May 25th. Tax Defense Network® was among a handful of local businesses to be recognized... - June 01, 2016 - Tax Defense Network (R)
2016 Provider Exchange® Launches Second Cohort at LSA Annual Conference
Focusing on Finding Families for Older Youth in Foster Care - May 31, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
Give Back Malawai
ITH Charities and FACE of HARVEST (FoH) invite you to a fundraising dinner event, Give Back Malawi, at the elegant Golden Bull Grand Cafe, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, on Saturday, June 11th @ 6:00 PM. - May 30, 2016 - ITH Charities
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits Elliott Elementary
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) continued its outreach to the students of the Irving Independent School District by attending another career day, this time at Sally B. Elliott Elementary, on Monday, May 23. KIB representatives presented four sessions, speaking to approximately 115 third and fourth... - May 29, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Shorecrest Class of 2016 Celebrates College Placement Success
Sunday, May 16, 2016 Shorecrest Preparatory School held its Commencement Ceremony for the 84-member Class of 2016. The students will matriculate to 51 colleges & universities in 18 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. 100% of Shorecrest seniors were accepted to college. - May 29, 2016 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Stay Cool at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
The Y Announces Open House June 6-12 - May 29, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Glint Advertising Welcomes Two New Glinsters
Growing DFW agency adds Jordan Jones and Meredith Redfern. Today, Glint Advertising announced the addition of two new employees to its roster of talented advertisers and marketers. Jordan Jones comes from Williams-Sonoma, and possesses a degree in graphic design, and Meredith Redfern joins Glint... - May 29, 2016 - Glint Advertising
Helping Bags Helps the Homeless by Handing Out Once a Month Bags Filled with Necessities
Helping Bags is an established charity for the homeless in San Diego founded August of 2014 by Evan Pickens and has been 99% self-funded. Helping Bags has handed out hundreds of free bags to the homeless every single month. As they've continued their mission by staying true to their core values Helping Bags has learned a lot about many different types of homeless people and how they got into the situation they've found themselves in. - May 29, 2016 - Helping Bags
Dreams for Veterans Fulfills Final Dream for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Longtime Girl Scouts of America Volunteer
Dedicated veteran and volunteer to be honored with the delivery of her final Dream over Memorial Day weekend. - May 28, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Food Bank of South Jersey Launches Young Philanthropists Network
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) today announced the formation of the Young Philanthropists Network (YPN), a program designed to connect business professionals under age 40 to the non-profit organization’s mission of alleviating food insecurity. The YPN is expected to attract rising... - May 27, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey